Journal article
Nonlinear optimization of a hydrocracker fractionation plant
Abstract
Chemical process optimization is studied using an equation based flowsheeting strategy and MINOS 5.1 to solve large nonlinear programming problems. Case studies are based on Sunoco's Sarnia hydrocracker fractionation plant. The case studies highlight some difficulties that must be addressed for a successful practical optimization implementation. The profit function includes utility consumption, chemicals pricing, gasoline quality and the …
Authors
Bailey JK; Hrymak AN; Treiber SS; Hawkins RB
Journal
Computers & Chemical Engineering, Vol. 17, No. 2, pp. 123–138
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Date
February 1993
DOI
10.1016/0098-1354(93)80010-k
ISSN
0098-1354